Babasonicos @ DC

Excellent show to a small but very entertained crowd!HIghly recommended for latin american rockers and from the rest of the world too.

Howard Theatre @

- Washington @

, DC @

- Thu, May 24, 2012 @

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Review 2 for Babasónicos

4/5

Howard Theatre @

- Washington @

, DC @

- Thu, May 24, 2012 @

Posted 06/14/2012

by gabmel9

Location:washington dc

When Babasonicos decided to begin Thursday’s concert at the Howard Theatre with the mysteriously seductive “Flora y Fauno” (Flora and Faun,) fans knew they were in for a treat. Singing, “Ahora déjame que me engañe a mí mismo, entiendo que no soy de fiar” (Now let me fool myself, I understand that I’m not one to trust,) over hypnotizing guitar riffs, the band began their hour-long concert.

Combining the name of Indian guru Sai Baba of Shirdi and the Spanish title of The Jetsons cartoon (Los Supersónicos), Babasonicos was formed in the early 1990s. The unusual combination of elements to develop their namesake is a true representation of the band's experimental and eclectic sound. Think cleverly cheeky and brutally honest Spanish lyrics, over catchy psychedelic-electro-pop-rock beats. Their sound can be at times more of an alluring lullaby, yet full-on “sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll” at others.

The D.C. show was one of six stops of the mini U.S. tour, which included headlining Puerto Rico’s Indie Fest with MGMT last month, to promote their long awaited tenth studio album, “A Propósito” (On Purpose.) With few U.S. tours under their belt, fans seemed pleased they didn’t have to travel to the band’s native Argentina to see them live.

Even though the band is used to playing huge sold out venues in Latin America (notoriously Luna Park in Argentina,) they didn’t let the roughly 200 fans in attendance at Thursday’s concert water them down. Lead singer Adrián Rodríguez delivered a charismatic and upbeat performance, passionately singing, gesturing and dancing to every song; successfully proving to elevate the audience’s energy for most of the show. Band member Diego Rodríguez also chipped in to help carry the show, stealing the attention of some of the females in the audience.

Five songs into the concert, lead singer Rodríguez gave his most heartfelt vocals with “Ideas,” the next single to be released from their latest album “A Propósito.” Some highlights of the show included fans singing energetically to what seemed like every word of “Irresponsables” (Irresponsible/Reckless,) a tweaked version of one of their most popular hits “Putita” (Little Slut,) “Y qué?” (So What?) and “Los calientes” (The Sexy Ones.) This was especially true of “El Colmo” (The Last Straw,) a song that talks about leaving the familiar for the unknown. The most enjoyable number was “Yegua” (Female Horse/Mare,) a song about careless loving that had the crowd singing loudly over Rodríguez. Oddly enough, the first song out of their two encores was relatively unknown for the audience—no one knew the lyrics or sang along. The second encore, “Deshoras” (Bad Timing,) the first single released from their latest album, was greeted with familiar nods and enthusiastic smiles.

For Babasonicos' more than twenty years of making music, the 18-song set list was a good mix of old and new, lows and highs, obscurities and well-known favorites. Only a few good ones went missing that Thursday night at the Howard Theatre.

Howard Theatre @

- Washington @

, DC @

- Thu, May 24, 2012 @

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Review 3 for Babasónicos

3/5

Long wait, short concert, but not disappointing

Middle East @

- Cambridge @

, MA @

- Wed, Aug 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Adrián somehow ended up off the stage and halfway into the audience during a song! @

Posted 10/06/2009

by liond10

Location:Boston

The concert itself was great. They really are stellar performers, and they played all the right songs. However, it was only an hour long, and didn't have an opening band but instead 2 hours of a DJ. It started and ended way too late for a weeknight show.

Middle East @

- Cambridge @

, MA @

- Wed, Aug 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Adrián somehow ended up off the stage and halfway into the audience during a song! @

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Review 4 for Babasónicos

4/5

Babasónicos delivered

Middle East @

- Cambridge @

, MA @

- Wed, Aug 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Microdancing @

Posted 08/27/2009

by luladasilva

Location:02138

Great sound after 10 minutes. Good choice of songs, perfect performance.

I know these guys fill Luna Park and almost any venue in Latin America whenever they play, and there were only 200 people in the audience... but 1:05 was way too short.

Middle East @

- Cambridge @

, MA @

- Wed, Aug 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Microdancing @

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Review 5 for Babasónicos

5/5

Babasonicos Rocked the HOUSE!!!

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

, CA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Posted 08/24/2009

by dea0729

Babasonicos played an awesome set that really only missed 2 songs that i would have wanted to hear. everything from the poppy to ballad to heavy rock riffs sounded tight. Lead singer did a great job as a frontman to get the crowd into the show. only wished they would've played a longer det but since many songs are 3-4 minutes they still did about 15 songs including a 2 song encore.

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

, CA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

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Review 6 for Babasónicos

1/5

Babasonicos at the House of Blues

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

, CA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Posted 08/24/2009

by mune

Location:Anaheim, CA

I had a terrible experience with Babasonicos. They actually play way to early and a very short time. The sound system was not as expected either.

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

, CA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

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Review 7 for Babasónicos

4/5

Babasonicos, a glamour trip over the latin rock

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Sun, Aug 23, 2009 @

Posted 08/24/2009

by Anonymous

Location:san diego

This argentinean band represents a serious alternative rock prototype. Not all rock have to be hard, violent, and so macho. There is also room from this 6-guys band with reminiscence of Sandro and the seventies but with his own sound and beats. The leader not only sing very well but also is a showman who can express with his face as many words as with his lyrics. So, if you want to explore this band, be prepared to a real party with a light ball in the roof, sensuality, metro-dancing, but, overall, a strong-well formed latin rock band. If you have time, listen the lyric and you will find a fine poetry and metaphores hiden between beets. Recommendable as one of most influent argentinean band, as was Virus decades ago, making the life easier and happier

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Sun, Aug 23, 2009 @

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Review 8 for Babasónicos

3/5

sound

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Posted 08/23/2009

by Freddiech

Location:Garland Tx

I love the Babasonicos, although the sounds sucked big time!!

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

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Review 9 for Babasónicos

5/5

great ever time

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

, CA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: the whole night @

Opening act(s): Ceci Bastida was great @

Posted 08/23/2009

by Tenoch

Babasonicos never disappoint, they get better every time and Ceci Bastida was amazing

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

, CA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: the whole night @

Opening act(s): Ceci Bastida was great @

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Review 10 for Babasónicos

4/5

Pretty good show but too short...

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

, CA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: OF course the best song was Putita @

Posted 08/23/2009

by Heystar

Location:anaheim

Overall the show was really good... The band kind of missend a few songs... I think the show could have been a little longer...

House of Blues Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

, CA @

- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: OF course the best song was Putita @

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Review 11 for Babasónicos

5/5

Babasonicos rocked the House of Blues.

House of Blues Houston @

- Houston @

, TX @

- Thu, Aug 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Putita @

Posted 08/23/2009

by pirruris05

Location:Austin

Babasonicos brought to houston the latin rock that has been missing in the states. Personally this is one of the best spanish rock bands out there. This was a show that any rocker must have been at.

House of Blues Houston @

- Houston @

, TX @

- Thu, Aug 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Putita @

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Review 12 for Babasónicos

1/5

Good band, bad show.

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The location is great. @

Opening act(s): Poor @

Posted 08/22/2009

by Chasqui

Location:Dallas, TX

1. The band played only 45mins; it didnt feel like a "concert".2. The sound was lame. They should've turn up the master volume!3. I didn't go to see the first band because I heard their music online and they weren't at the level of Babasonicos.4. I liked the great idea of selling tickets for other related concerts at the door. I bought two tickets for kinky's show on sept 27th.5. I think house of blues should put more time in improving the Latin american concerts that's been offered.6. Chivas reagal on the rocks for $11? That's why i bought only one drink.

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The location is great. @

Opening act(s): Poor @

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Review 13 for Babasónicos

4/5

monte negro went on too early

House of Blues Houston @

- Houston @

, TX @

- Thu, Aug 20, 2009 @

Posted 08/21/2009

by blockd

Location:houston

show was good but missed monte negro because the times were shifted last minute

House of Blues Houston @

- Houston @

, TX @

- Thu, Aug 20, 2009 @

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Review 14 for Babasónicos

4/5

Bands good, HoB NOT!

House of Blues Houston @

- Houston @

, TX @

- Thu, Aug 20, 2009 @

Posted 08/21/2009

by RobHob

I really went to see the opening act Monte Negro as I was quite familiar with them. The show was promoted as "Doors open at 7:30 show starts at 8:30". We arrived with reserved seats at 8:20 and found Monte Negro already playing. I was informed by the bartender that they started around 7:45. Three songs later they were finished!!! I am totally piss*d. Babasonicos was good, very good and I have become a fan of theirs. I am less of a fan of the House of Blues.